High Shot Save Drill

Instructions

1. 1S1 prepares for high shot from upper right flank
2. 2S1 shoots high toward top-left corner of goal
3. 3GK jumps explosively and blocks high shot with hands
4. 4GK lands and resets to center position
5. 5S2 prepares for high shot from lower right flank
6. 6S2 shoots high toward top-right corner of goal
7. 7GK jumps and blocks high shot from opposite side
8. 8Focus on vertical leap, hand positioning, and upper body control
9. 9Practice timing for high shots and maintaining balance during landing

Coaching Points

• Time the jump to peak exactly as the ball arrives at the top corner — jumping too early or too late leaves the corner open
• Extend both arms toward the target corner even when blocking one-handed — full extension covers more of the goal
• Land on both feet simultaneously with bent knees; a single-leg landing makes the next lateral movement impossible
• For high shots from acute angles, weight the jump toward the near post — the far post is the lower-percentage target
• Keep the jump vertical, not angled backward — leaning back as you jump tilts your reach away from the ball's path